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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 537.30 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 537.30 and 273 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 537.30 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/537.30 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 537.30 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 146,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,682.90/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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